Bearing
56.6°
Qibla direction for Washington
Need the right Qibla angle in Washington, United States? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
East-Northeast
Distance to Makkah
10,631 km
Coordinates
38.9 N, 77.0 W
Qibla direction in major cities of United States
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across United States. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Washington | 56.6°East-Northeast |
| Annapolis | 56.9°East-Northeast |
| Dover | 57.6°East-Northeast |
| Lancaster | 57°East-Northeast |
| Harrisburg | 56.6°East-Northeast |
| Richmond | 56.4°East-Northeast |
| Allentown | 57.5°East-Northeast |
| Trenton | 58°East-Northeast |
| Virginia Beach | 57.4°East-Northeast |
| Scranton | 57.3°East-Northeast |
| Pittsburgh | 54.4°Northeast |
| New York | 58.5°East-Northeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Washington
Looking for the Qibla direction in Washington? Set your compass to 56.6° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward East-Northeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 38.9 N and longitude 77.0 W of Washington to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Washington, United States is 56.6° from true north, facing East-Northeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.